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Abstract

The polarization properties of single-mode optical fibers are
theoretically modeled with use of the Jones formalism. The fiber is
described as an elliptical birefringent plate. The properties
predicted by this model are discussed and lead to the development of a
simple experimental method to extract the parameters that describe a
real fiber. A magneto-optic method that measures the beat length of
the fiber is also presented and gives a more complete description of
the fiber. The validity of the model is then clearly
established. Finally, the wavelength dependence of the parameters
characteristic of the fiber is experimentally investigated.

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